1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 43Get this manual
Rigging Information
To prevent accidental starting of engine, verify that battery cables are disconnected at batteryControl Cable Identification
1Put the control handle into NEUTRAL positionThe throttle cable casing guide will retract completely and the shift cable casing guide will go to the midpoint of its travel2As you move the control handle into FORWARD, the shift cable casing guide must retract and the throttle cable casing guide must begin to extend3As you move the control handle into REVERSE, both casing guides must extend4Identify each control cable for proper installationThrottle Cable 1Remove the anchor block cover from starboard lower engine coverRemove cable retainerApply liberal amount of OMC Triple-Guard grease2Extend throttle cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease
3Verify that the remote control fast idle lever is down in the RUN position4While rotating the propeller shaft, move the remote control handle from NEUTRAL to the FORWARD detent and then halfway back to NEUTRALThis positions the control for proper throttle cable adjustment